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R761 HEV

1998 Volvo S70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,654 mi
Last recorded98,654 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Volvo S70112,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR761 HEV
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2016 98,654 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 98,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 79,081 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 75,102 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 75,102 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 26 Mar 2012 74,373 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 74,373 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 61,749 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 61,746 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 59,652 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 58,987 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 58,954 miles

Both front tyres low tread.

Nearside front dipped beam,poor pattern.

Pass 25 Jun 2007 57,115 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 53,121 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

How Reliable is the Volvo S70?

Based on 77,770 MOT tests across 7,179 vehicles.

69.6%
Pass Rate
5,235
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
7,179
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 3,223
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,207
position lamp(s) not working 2,216
Direction indicator incorrect colour 2,212
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,143
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R761 HEV is a 1998 Volvo S70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 Volvo S70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 112,832 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo S70 fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 3,223 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R761 HEV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S70 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Volvo S70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R761 HEV registered?

R761 HEV is a 1998 Volvo S70, first registered on 26 June 1998.

Is R761 HEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R761 HEV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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